What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

Under the supervision of the Nutritionist 3, the Nutritionist 2 supports nutrition activities in all program areas, including assessments, planning, implementation of the programs of Infant and young child feeding (IYCF), Family MUAC, and Supplementary Feeding Program-Tom Brown. S/he contributes to the assessment of the nutritional situation within the Sokoto Area of Responsibility (AoR) accordingly. Builds the capacity of Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), community volunteer nutrition teams in implementing monitoring nutrition programs through training and supervision

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Actively contributes to designs, plans and implements a nutrition assessment (based on standard and recognized methods) and rapid methods adapted to objectives, the context and the resources available.
• Designs and implements Economic and Security (EcoSec) assessments incorporating nutrition components.
• Identifies the causes of malnutrition in the area of operation and uses this knowledge in programming and designing a response.
• Evaluates and monitors the nutrition situation, alerts when required, and participates in the immediate response to critical situations.
• Incorporates nutrition considerations in economic security programmes by facilitating, designing, and implementing strategies to improve the nutritional status of household members
• Participates in preventing and treating acute malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies according to the ICRC’s set standards.
• Evaluates the impact of nutrition and economic security interventions, and changes in population environment/livelihoods, and adapts the programmes accordingly.
• Reviews and adapts nutrition inputs/interventions in emergency and recovery responses
• Advises in various fields such as politics, economy, religion, culture, etc., which contributes to the EcoSec activity implementation.
• Identifies and implements capacity building initiatives related to nutrition for NRCS, community volunteers, State MoH/LGA staff including formal/informal trainings and on-site coaching during field trips.    
• Maintains an overview of the nutrition project materials e.g. tom brown grains, hygiene materials, and EHIs. Supports the Nutritionist 3 to work with Logistics to ensure adequate and timely delivery of items to beneficiaries.  
• Contributes to institutional reporting i.e. MoM, field trip reports, and ad hoc reports that may be requested by line manager or technical supervisor

Certifications / Education required

• University degree in the field of nutrition, dietetics, medicine, nursing, public health, or related field
• Minimum of 4 years professional experience in humanitarian work, especially in emergencies
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet software, and basic nutrition computer programmes
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office etc.)
• You must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria

Desired profile and skills

• Team leadership skills
• Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment
• Good reporting and analytical skills and well-developed computer skills
• Familiar with Nigerian National CMAM, IYCF, and Family MUAC technical protocols.
• Experience in Community management of Acute Malnutrition using locally produced nutrition products
• Fluent in the local language, e.g Hausa

Locations

• Abuja Delegation (with frequent travel to Sokoto and possible relocation to Sokoto)

Our values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

Reports to (role)

• Nutritionist 3

People management responsibilities

No

Relationships

• Internally, works closely with EcoSec, Health and WatHab teams in Sokoto AOR as well as Nutritionist in Abuja.
• Externally, works with relevant nutrition actors including MoH (state/LGA level) UN Nutrition/Food Security Clusters, NGOs, NRCS at Sokoto AOR.